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Intervention in quantitative reasoning as a possibility to develop arithmetic knowledge

Abstract The low performance in mathematical abilities at the beginning of school life can lead to learning problems in the long term. Therefore, we highlight the importance of knowing the basic mathematical abilities that influence specifically the learning of arithmetic, so that it would be possib...

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Published in:Educação e pesquisa 2023, Vol.49
Main Authors: Nogues, Camila Peres, França, Akira Borba Colen, Dorneles, Beatriz Vargas
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract The low performance in mathematical abilities at the beginning of school life can lead to learning problems in the long term. Therefore, we highlight the importance of knowing the basic mathematical abilities that influence specifically the learning of arithmetic, so that it would be possible to indicate interventions focused on performance predicting abilities in this area and help the development of students’ mathematical knowledge, as well as teachers’ practice. In this sense, this study aimed to investigate the effects of an intervention in quantitative reasoning on the arithmetic performance of students from the 4th and 5th Grades of Elementary School. We separated 40 children into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in an intervention program focused on quantitative reasoning, organized in 7 sessions, twice a week, lasting 45 minutes each session. The control groups participated in sessions with mathematical games and mindfulness practices. The results indicated that the intervention showed no significant effect when comparing the performance of both groups. However, we found a significant improvement in the performance of 5th Grade students who participated in the experimental groups. The findings of this study help understand efficient instructional principles and highlight the importance of educational practices based on evidence. Resumo O baixo desempenho em habilidades matemáticas no início da vida escolar pode acarretar problemas de aprendizagem a longo prazo. Por isso, destaca-se a importância de se conhecer as habilidades matemáticas básicas que influenciam a aprendizagem especificamente da aritmética para, com isso, ser possível indicar intervenções focadas em habilidades preditoras do desempenho nessa área e auxiliar tanto o desenvolvimento do conhecimento matemático dos estudantes quanto a prática dos professores. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os efeitos de uma intervenção em raciocínio quantitativo no desempenho aritmético de estudantes de 4º e 5º anos do ensino fundamental. Para isso, quarenta crianças foram separadas nos grupos experimental e controle. O grupo experimental participou de um programa de intervenção com foco no raciocínio quantitativo, organizado em sete sessões, duas vezes por semana e com duração de 45 minutos cada sessão, enquanto o grupo controle participou de sessões envolvendo jogos matemáticos e práticas de mindfulness. Os resultados indicaram que não
ISSN:1517-9702
1678-4634
DOI:10.1590/s1678-4634202349254184en